Lithuania has deployed approximately 100 soldiers to guard its border with Kaliningrad, following an appeal from Interior Minister Martynas Katerynas who indicated that existing border guard capabilities are insufficient, though the overall threat level has not changed. This development coincides with a separate nighttime operation in Vilnius where border guards confronted smugglers, resulting in shots being fired and a police vehicle sustaining damage, with a weapon being seized.

LRT: Katerynas on deploying soldiers at the border: threat level has not changed

Interior Minister Martynas Katerynas stated that the decision to request the Lithuanian army's assistance in securing the border was made after evaluating information from services, emphasizing that border guard capabilities are insufficient.

LRT: Kaunas: about 100 soldiers deployed to guard the border with Kaliningrad; more…

Approximately 100 soldiers have been deployed to guard the border between Kaunas and Kaliningrad, with the potential for additional troops if necessary.

Delfi: Vilnius Contraband Bust: Gun Seized During Operation

A weapon was used during a police operation to apprehend smugglers in Vilnius.

Lrytas: Nighttime Border Guard Operation in Vilnius: Shots Fired, Police Car Damaged

A nighttime operation involving border guards in Vilnius resulted in shots being fired and a police car sustaining damage.

The Central Electoral Commission has officially revoked the parliamentary mandate of Agnė Bilotaitė, a conservative politician and former Minister of the Interior. This formalizes her departure from parliament and coincides with Kęstutis Masiulis, at 69 years old, returning to the Seimas and discussing his political aspirations and a past statement made to Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė.

Delfi: VRK Revokes Bilotaitė's Parliamentary Mandate

The Central Electoral Commission has annulled the parliamentary mandate of conservative politician Bilotaitė.

Lrytas: K. Masiulis, Returning to Seimas at 69 - About the Phrase to I. Šimonytė…

Kęstutis Masiulis, at 69 years old, is returning to the Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) and discusses his views on a statement made to Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė, and his future political ambitions.

Lithuanian consumers are increasingly traveling to Poland for pre-All Saints' Day shopping, seeking lower prices on various goods. This occurs amidst a downgraded GDP forecast for Lithuania, now at 2.9%, with inflation expected to rise to 5.3%, as reported by the economic analysis group 'Artea'. While retail sector leaders acknowledge risks, they generally believe the country's economy is on an upward trajectory. However, Circle K has recorded its poorest performance in Lithuania in a decade…

Lrytas: Lithuanians Look to Poland for Pre-All Saints' Day Deals: Certain Prices Will…

Lithuanians are shopping in Poland for goods ahead of All Saints' Day, with some prices being surprisingly lower than in Lithuania.

Verslo žinios: Retail sector leaders: Risks exist, but the country's economy is on an upward…

Leaders in the retail sector acknowledge risks but believe the Lithuanian economy is growing.

15min: Lithuania's GDP Forecast Reduced, Inflation Expected to Rise

The economic analysis group 'Artea' has lowered Lithuania's GDP forecast to 2.9% and expects inflation to reach 5.3%.

15min: Fights Against Expensive Fuel: An Idea Worth Considering

Economists have proposed a strategy to combat rising fuel prices that warrants attention.

Verslo žinios: 'Circle K' year: Revenue and profit declined, 10-year situation in Lithuania…

Circle K experienced a decline in both revenue and profit over the year, with its performance in Lithuania being the poorest over a decade.

Lithuanian Minister of Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė will propose to the European Union a ban on the transit of Russian food grains. This initiative is being considered alongside potential measures to tax digital platforms.

LRT: Lithuania to propose EU ban on transit of Russian food grains

Lithuanian Minister of Economy and Innovation, Aušrinė Armonaitė, will propose to the EU that the transit of Russian food grains be banned.

Verslo žinios: Lithuania to propose an EU ban on Russian food grain transit; taxing digital…

Lithuania plans to advocate for an EU ban on the transit of Russian food grains and is exploring the possibility of taxing digital platforms.

It has been reported that Paulauskas, the owner of VMG, was a beneficiary of a factory located in Belarus until September of this year.

LRT: VMG owner Paulauskas was beneficiary of factory in Belarus until this September

The owner of VMG, Paulauskas, has been identified as a beneficiary of a factory located in Belarus, with this status extending until September of the current year.

The opposition has publicly demanded that Minister of Finance Taurimas Valys be summoned to a session of the Seimas, stating that there is no reason to conceal him from parliamentary questions.

Delfi: Opposition Demands Minister Valys Appear in Seimas

The opposition has called for Minister Valys to be summoned to a Seimas session, stating there is no need to hide him.

Due to pressure from the United States, Lithuania, along with the European Union and Canada, has decided not to support an upcoming disinformation conference.

LRT: Lithuania, EU, Canada to not support disinformation conference due to US…

According to Politico, due to pressure from the United States, Lithuania, the EU, and Canada will not support a disinformation conference.

Fraudsters are employing a new tactic involving phone calls that could potentially lead to individuals' bank accounts being emptied.

Delfi: Scammers Employ New Tactics: Phone Calls Can Empty Accounts

Fraudsters are using a new strategy where a simple phone call could lead to an empty bank account.

The focus for real estate buyers is shifting beyond just square footage, as they are now willing to pay for other factors in their property purchases.

Delfi: Real Estate Buyers Prioritize More Than Just Square Footage

The traditional emphasis on square footage in real estate purchases is shifting, as buyers are now willing to pay for other factors.

The first half of the current Seimas term has been characterized by significant political disruptions, changes in government, and ongoing protests.

Verslo žinios: First half of the Seimas term: Perturbations, government changes, and…

The first half of the current Seimas term has been marked by political disruptions, changes in government, and ongoing protests.